Emergency responders have encouraged the placement of GPS locators in all cell phones.Cell phone signals are even transmitting when not being used – the cell phone “pings” nearby cell phone towers every seven seconds – searching for a local antenna that can be connected to at a moment’s notice.

Cell phone tracking software and websites can be used with GPS-enabled phones for mapping the movement of children. Companies are reading these cookies to locate smart phones with Web-surfing capabilities. Law enforcement is using cell phone records to catch criminals. Personal cell phone tracking software works with the most popular cell phone brands providing real-time location information.